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# Cloud Architect

- **Company:** DGH Recruitment
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Enterprise Application Integration, Togaf, Api Management
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815171974-cloud-architect

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS) and cloud-native design principles.
 * Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
 * Experience with enterprise integration patterns and API management.
 * Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
 * Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

## Description

Hybrid Working: Up to 3 days per week required in the office in Birmingham.

DGH Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a leading global professional services firm who are looking for an IT Solutions Architect to join the team on a permanent basis. The role will be joining at an exciting time with extensive IT transformation projects both in flight and on the horizon.

The role will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that align with the firm's strategic objectives. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business requirements into effective architectural designs, supporting our Cloud First strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

 * Lead the development of solution architectures across multiple projects.
 * Interpreting business requirements, either directly with stakeholders or in collaboration with business analyst.
 * Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders.
 * Guide development and implementation teams, resolving technical challenges.
 * Provide designs for integrations to existing systems.
 * Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Required Skills / Experience:

 * Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS) and cloud-native design principles.
 * Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
 * Experience with enterprise integration patterns and API management.
 * Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
 * Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.


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